PVC Coated Polyester Awning Fabric from Japan
UV-resistant polyester fabric coated with PVC over 70% plastics weight for commercial awnings and canopies. Coating provides waterproofing visible to naked eye, meeting all 5903 criteria excluding Chapter 39/50-55/60 cases. 5903.10.20 for high PVC content on man-made fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test bend flexibility at 15-30°C to confirm 5903 applicability
• Declare exact PVC type; other plastics move to 5903.90
• Bulk rolls easier than cut pieces; cut lengths risk 'made up' classification